Chicken Tikka Biryani Aromatic Chicken Tikka Biryani with Spiced Yogurt-Marinated Chicken and Fragrant Basmati Rice Ingredients: For the Chicken Tikka: 500g boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 cup plain yogurt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons garam masala 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece ginger, grated Salt to taste For the Biryani Rice: 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes 3 cups water or chicken broth 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 green cardamom pods 4 cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves Salt to taste Additional: Fried onions (optional, for garnish) Saffron strands soaked in 2 tablespoons warm milk (optional) Directions: In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, chili powder, garlic, ginger, and salt. Add chicken pieces and coat well. Marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight. Rinse and soak basmati rice for 30 minutes, then drain. Heat ghee or oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add cumin seeds, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and bay leaf. Sauté for a minute until fragrant. Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown. Remove half the onions and set aside for garnish. Add marinated chicken to the pot and cook until the chicken is partially cooked, about 7-8 minutes. In a separate pot, bring water or chicken broth to boil. Add soaked rice and salt, cook until rice is 70% cooked (rice should still have a bite). Drain. Layer the partially cooked rice over the chicken in the pot. Sprinkle chopped cilantro, mint, fried onions, and saffron milk over the rice. Cover tightly with a lid. Cook on low heat (dum) for 25-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and rice to finish cooking. Gently fluff the biryani with a fork before serving. Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating) | Cooking Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Kcal: 550 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #chickentikkabiryani #biryani #indiancuisine #spicedchicken #basmatirice #flavorfulmeals #homemadebiryani #comfortfood #aromaticrice #tikkamarinatedchicken #dumcooking #foodie #indianfoodlover #curryandrice #deliciousdinner #biryanilove #easybiryani #foodstagram #foodblogger #authenticrecipes Rich, aromatic Chicken Tikka Biryani — tender marinated chicken layered with fragrant basmati rice and warm spices. A feast for the senses!

Hunan Kung Pao Spicy and Savory Hunan Kung Pao Chicken Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry 1 teaspoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 8-10 dried red chilies, halved and seeds removed (adjust to taste) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ginger, minced 1/2 cup roasted peanuts 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 3 green onions, chopped (white and green parts separated) Sauce: 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 cup chicken broth or water 1 teaspoon cornstarch Directions: In a bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch. Mix and marinate for 15 minutes. Whisk together sauce ingredients in a small bowl; set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add dried chilies and stir-fry until fragrant but not burnt (about 30 seconds). Add marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and chilies from wok; set aside. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, then sauté garlic, ginger, and the white parts of green onions until aromatic. Stir in diced bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp. Return chicken and chilies to the wok. Pour in sauce and stir well. Cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly. Stir in roasted peanuts and green onion tops. Mix well and remove from heat. Serve hot with steamed rice. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal per serving (approximate) | Servings: 4 #hunankungpao #kungpaochicken #chinesefood #spicychicken #wokrecipes #asiancuisine #homemadekungpao #stirfryrecipes #peanutchicken #chililovers #easyasianfood #weeknightdinner #quickstirfry #chineseclassic #flavorfulchicken #garlicginger #authenticrecipes #spicydish #asianfoodlover #chinesehomemade Bring the heat with this classic Hunan Kung Pao Chicken! 🌶️🔥 Perfectly spicy, savory, and packed with crunch from peanuts.